Navistar is teaming with Platform Science to add telematics solutions to its trucks, the companies announced March 21.
March 21, 2022Transportation Technology News
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Navistar Plans Platform Science Integration
As Gas Prices Rise, Towns Add Electric Car Charging Stations
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A wave of new electric vehicle charging stations across the country is coming as interest in alternatives to gasoline-powered vehicles is on the rise, though most of the plans were in the works before recent gasoline price spikes.
March 21, 2022Traton Posts Strong Profit, Revenue Gains in Q4
Traton Group reported operating income and revenue rose sharply in 2021 compared with a year earlier, amid its strong truck and service businesses, and the integration of new U.S. subsidiary Navistar.
March 21, 2022GM Buys SoftBank’s $2.1 Billion Stake in Cruise
General Motors Co. bought out the SoftBank Vision Fund 1’s stake in self-driving startup Cruise for $2.1 billion, ending the Japanese investment firm’s stake in the business and giving the Detroit automaker 80% ownership.
March 18, 2022Morgan Unveils Electrified Refrigerated Concept Truck Body
Morgan Truck Body announced a new electrified refrigerated concept truck body.
March 18, 2022Calstart Taps David Chow for New C-Level Post
Calstart announced it appointed David Chow chief operating officer and vice president, a new position within the nonprofit focused on the adoption of clean vehicles.
March 18, 2022Embark Posts Wider Loss, Advances Tech Development
Autonomous truck developer Embark Technology Inc. issued its first annual and quarterly financial report as a public company, detailing steep losses but significant technology gains and key business partnerships.
March 18, 2022Stellantis, LG Energy Pick Ontario for Battery Plant
Stellantis NV and LG Energy Solution will build their new battery plant in Ontario, according to a person familiar with the matter, with an official announcement likely March 23.
March 18, 2022Musk Spared From Testifying in Tesla Autopilot Crash Suit
Elon Musk won’t have to testify in the first case set for trial that blames Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot for a fatal crash, a Florida judge said.
March 17, 2022Congress Readies Semiconductor Production Bill Negotiations
A proposal to provide $52 billion for domestic semiconductor production is on the radar of congressional leaders as they set off on their spring legislative agenda.
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